Science Laboratory Cum Admin Assistant (Toa Payoh)

A. Operational and Logistical Support for Science lessons,practical activities and Applied Learning Programmes (ALP)

· Prepare, set up and pack away apparatus, materials and consumablesrequired for:

o support thedelivery of Primary 3 to Primary 6 Science lessons, practical activities andassessments.

· ALP, TinkerSpace and maker-related lessons and activities

· Assist teachers in preparing and organising Science, ALP andmaker-related learning activities.

· Ensure lesson materials, apparatus, equipment and resources areavailable, properly arranged and ready for use.

B. Management of Science Rooms and TinkerSpace

• Maintain the school's two (2) Science Rooms and TinkerSpace in aclean, safe, organised and conducive condition for teaching and learning.

• Maintain TinkerSpace as a creative, safe and enjoyableenvironment.

• Ensure that equipment, materials resources and consumables areproperly stored, labelled and maintained in accordance with school’s safetyrequirements.

• Update the relevant Head of Department or Subject Head on theprogress of programmes, inventory tracking and replenishing

C. Inventory, Equipment and Resource Management

• Manage inventory and maintain accurate records for Science andALP resources, such as maker-related laboratory equipment, apparatus,consumables and materials.

• Conduct periodic stock-taking and inventory checks.

• Assist other assigned departments and programme owners withinventory checks and teaching resource sorting.

• Monitor usage levels and promptly report damaged, faulty,expired or missing items.

• Manage the loan and return of Science and ALP apparatus andequipment for lessons and activities, ensuring proper documentation and recordkeeping.

• Carry out routine checks, basic maintenance and troubleshootingof Science and ALP equipment.

• Report equipment faults and coordinate servicing or repairs withvendors when required by the school.

• Provide administrative support to the Science Department andALP, including data entry, filing, record keeping and other clerical duties asrequired.

D. Programme Implementation and Teacher Support

• Assist in the preparation, logistics and implementation ofScience-related programmes, exhibitions, competitions, enrichment activitiesand special programmes.

• Prepare materials, resources and venues required fordepartmental programmes and activities.

• Provide operational and administrative support for school eventsand activities as assigned by the school.

• Support the Science and ALP activities by assisting teacherswith operating related equipment and devices.

E. Administrative, School Event and other support

• Provide administrative support to the Science Department and ALP,including data entry, filing, documentation, record keeping and other clericalduties as required.

• Undertake any other administrative, operational or support dutiesassigned by the School leaders, Head of Department (Science), Head ofDepartment (School Signature Programmes), or authorised personnel to meet theschool's operational requirements.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Possess at least GCE 'O' Level qualifications or equivalent.

• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g.Word and Excel).

• Demonstrate strong organisational, planning and time-managementskills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Be detail-oriented and systematic in maintaining laboratoryresources, inventory records, loan documentation and administrative records.

• Be able to maintain accurate records and ensure properaccountability of Science equipment, apparatus and consumables.

• Be able to work independently as well as collaboratively withteachers and other school staff.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude, initiative and adaptability insupporting school operations.

• Observe confidentiality and comply with all school rules, safetyrequirements and operational procedures.

• Preferably have at least three (3) years of prior experience inschool-based support services, Science-related laboratory operations or relatedfields.